A Nurse's Touch Home Care HURT, VA, Client is a smoker and has cats (indoor) Personal Care Assistant - Certification preferred. Certification can be obtained through our company. Basic responsibilities Personal Care & Hygiene (ADLs)
Bathing Support :
Assist with showering, tub baths, or bed baths while maintaining privacy and safety.
Perineal Care :
Cleanse sensitive areas properly to maintain skin integrity and prevent infections.
Grooming & Hair Care :
Brush hair, assist with shaving (using electric razors), and perform basic skin hydration.
Oral Hygiene :
Assist with teeth brushing, flossing, or cleaning and soaking dentures.
Dressing :
Help the client select appropriate clothing and assist with putting on garments, fasteners, and compression socks.
Toileting & Incontinence Care :
Assist with restroom visits, bedpan routing, changing adult briefs, and applying barrier creams.
Mobility & Physical Support Safe Transfers :
Help the client transition safely from bed to wheelchair, toilet, or recliner, often using a gait belt.
Ambulation :
Guide and steady the client while they walk using canes, walkers, or other assistive mobility tools.
Positioning :
Turn or readjust bedbound clients at scheduled intervals to prevent pressure ulcers (bedsores).
Pay:
From $13.00 per hour Expected hours: 30.0 - 39.0 per week
Benefits:
401(k) matching Flexible schedule Paid orientation Paid training Referral program Retirement plan